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A Mystery in Motion

Journal Article

A Mystery in Motion

Third-grade students learn how motion detectors work....

Elementary Physical Science 5E NGSS

Formative Assessment Probes: Using Formative Assessment Probes to Develop Elementary Learning Stations

Journal Article

Formative Assessment Probes: Using Formative Assessment Probes to Develop Elementary Learning Stations

This column focuses on promoting learning through assessment. This issue discusses learning station probes....

Elementary Physical Science Assessment Pedagogy

Journal Article

STEM-ify Me: It’s Elementary! Designing Butterfly Wings

By Augusto Macalalag Jr., Barbara Johnson, and Joseph Johnson

Elementary Physical Science

Methods & Strategies: Responsive Teaching and High-Stakes Testing

Journal Article

Methods & Strategies: Responsive Teaching and High-Stakes Testing

This column provides ideas and techniques to enhance your science teaching. This article focuses on responsive teaching, an instructional approach whe...

Elementary Physical Science Curriculum NGSS Pedagogy Teaching Strategies Equity New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

Designing Meaningful STEM Lessons

Sure, there are lots of cool STEM activities you can use in class. But do they really help your students learn science? This book shows you how to tak...

By Milton Huling, Jackie Speake Dwyer

Elementary High School Middle School Earth & Space Science Life Science Physical Science STEM 5E Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

NSTA Press Book

Problem-Based Learning in the Physical Science Classroom, K-12

Problem-Based Learning in the Physical Science Classroom, K–12 will help your students truly understand concepts such as motion, energy, and magneti...

By Tom J. McConnell, Joyce Parker, Janet Eberhardt

Elementary High School Informal Education Middle School Physical Science Physics Assessment Curriculum Instructional Materials Inquiry Lesson Plans Teaching Strategies Three-Dimensional Learning New Science Teachers Preservice Science Education Professional Learning old Teacher Preparation

Science 101: How Does a Thermos “Know” to Keep Hot Liquids Hot and Cold Liquids Cold?

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Science 101: How Does a Thermos “Know” to Keep Hot Liquids Hot and Cold Liquids Cold?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This issue discusses heat transfer....

Elementary Middle School Engineering Physical Science Professional Learning old

Science 102: Frozen Coke

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Science 102: Frozen Coke

This column shares exercises to challenge content knowledge. This issue presents a new challenge and answers the A Faucet Phenomenon challenge from la...

Elementary Middle School Physical Science Inquiry Phenomena

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